Method and apparatus for processing foods

Abstract

An apparatus for processing food which includes an insulated container having a conductive lining. A negative electron generator is coupled to the conductive lining for transmitting negative electrons to the lining thus creating a condition of high humidity inside the container.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A method of processing foods comprising the steps of: placing a selected food in an insulated container on a conductive sheet;   maintaining the temperature inside the insulated container at a constant preselected temperature;   generating electric potential in the range of 10,000 to 15,000 volts across the secondary coil of a transformer by applying current in the range of 0.02 to 0.3 amperes to the primary coils of the transformer; and   applying said generated potential to the conductive sheet so that the humidity in the insulated container is maintained at a rate of at least 85%.   
     
     
       2. A method of processing foods according to claim 1 wherein the preselected temperature is below 0° C. 
     
     
       3. A method of processing foods according to claim 1 wherein the preselected temperature is -3° C. 
     
     
       4. A container for foods comprising: an insulated inside surface; and   a conductive lining tracing said insulated inside surface;   a plurality of conductive shelves electrically connected to said conductive lining; and   a transformer which generates voltage in the range of 5,000 volts to 20,000 volts, electrically connected to said conductive lining.   
     
     
       5. A container according to claim 4, wherein said container is further provided with a refrigerator, a heater and a fan. 
     
     
       6. A container for foods according to claim 4 wherein the conductive lining comprises an open circuit. 
     
     
       7. A container for foods comprising: an insulated inside surface; and   a conductive lining tracing said insulated inside surface; and   a transformer connected to said conductive lining including: an insulating case,   a primary coil having a first predetermined number of turns and a secondary coil having a second predetermined number of turns where the ratio of turns between the primary and secondary coil is regulated so that the voltage across the secondary coil is between 5,000 volts and 20,000 volts,   insulating resin disposed within the insulating case,   a first electrode extending from the secondary coil which is insulated by the insulating resin,   a second electrode extending from the secondary coil and connected to said conductive lining.